ELDER PROFILE
Few can say they're 100-per-cent Indigenous but Lillian Lerat is close
Cowessess elder Lillian Lerat made a surprising discovery while researching her family tree - she is 99.6 per-cent Indigenous.Born Lillian Assiniboine in 1945 on the Ochapowace First Nation, to Frank Assinboine and Alice Louison. She has lived through and experienced many changes in the province.Her great-grandfather P...
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Look up: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet passes earth every 80,000 years
The northern lights have been very active this month, and just this weekend, there was a comet cutting across the sky.The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet only passes by our planet once every 80,000 years.Jeff Swick is with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and he got to witness this weekend's comet."Well, I knew i...
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Fire investigation
Commercial property considered total loss after late night fire in North Battleford
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Giving back
SIGA & Gold Eagle Casino donate $10,000 to Battlefords Food Bank to help with food insecurity
Battlefords North Stars
'The North Stars have always been very important to me': Martin Smith hired as new head coach
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Sounding the alarm
Sask. NDP highlights red flags on Sask. Party platform
Oct 13, 2024
Battlefords
High School Cross Country
Local runners dash through finish line at cross country provincials
Over 30 athletes from the Battle West district were at the Carlton Trail Ski Club's Dixon Hills near Humboldt this past weekend for High School Cross Country Provincials. The athletes were split up into six different divisions; intermediate (under 15), junior (under 16) and senior (16 and over) for both boys and girls....
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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Two-spirited activist aims to tackle inequalities and boot economy in city council run
Two-spirited activist Donald Meriam aims to address social inequalities and boost economic growth if elected to the City of North Battleford council on Nov. 13."I'm driven to drive transformative change within the city," said Meriam. "This significant step speaks to my desire to make a positive impact in...
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Richardson Buffalo Party
Dale Richardson: the Battlefords Buffalo Party candidate
A new candidate is leaning in on his experience as a mechanical engineering technologist to help him in serving the people of the Battlefords. Dale Richardson has filed his candidacy with the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan. He said their focus on the preservation of families aligns with his beliefs. "They're not su...
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North Stars Week Preview
Chance for redemption against Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars play two games this week against the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Duncan McNeil Arena in Wilcox, Sask. This will be the second and third time the Hounds and North Stars will face off against each other this season. The first time they played was on Oct...
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Fire investigation
Commercial property considered total loss after late night fire in North Battleford
The flames have been put out, now an investigation will begin into what caused a significant fire at a commercial property in North Battleford late Monday night.The North Battleford Fire Department along with help from the Rural Municipality and Town of Battleford responded to a serious structure fire at a commercial p...
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Battlefords Beat the Broncos
North Stars rally in third period against Humboldt
It came down to the wire, but the Battlefords North Stars were victorious last night in a high scoring game against former head coach Brayden Klimosko and the Humboldt Broncos.The North Stars opened up the scoring with a goal from Nikita Ivashchenko, that was followed by another goal from Jackson Allan to take an early...
Oct 12, 2024
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Saskatchewan
ELDER PROFILE
Few can say they're 100-per-cent Indigenous but Lillian Lerat is close
Cowessess elder Lillian Lerat made a surprising discovery while researching her family tree - she is 99.6 per-cent Indigenous.Born Lillian Assiniboine in 1945 on the Ochapowace First Nation, to Frank Assinboine and Alice Louison. She has lived through and experienced many changes in the province.Her great-grandfather P...
16m ago
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Look up: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet passes earth every 80,000 years
The northern lights have been very active this month, and just this weekend, there was a comet cutting across the sky.The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet only passes by our planet once every 80,000 years.Jeff Swick is with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and he got to witness this weekend's comet."Well, I knew i...
28m ago
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Annual inflation falls to 1.6% in Sept., smallest yearly increase since 2021
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate continued to slow in September as drivers paid lower prices for gasoline than they did last year.The agency said Tuesday its consumer price index for September was up 1.6 per cent from a year ago compared with a year-over-year increase of two per cent in August....
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Sask Votes 2024
Sask. NDP calls out Sask. Party's tax credits
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling out Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and the fine print of his tax credits.Trent Wotherspoon, NDP candidate for Regina Rosemont, said people are breaking the bank just to provide basics for their families.Moe is promising tax credits for first-time homeowners and renovations. Wothersp...
Oct 14, 2024
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History of Prince Albert
Local historians connect the past with the present
In the basement of the Prince Albert Historical Museum, there's a small room off to the side where the history of the city isn't just being preserved, it's also being discovered.Ken Guedo and Fred Payton are the two longest-serving volunteers who spend a few hours, several days a week, sorting historical photos and oth...
Oct 14, 2024
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Sounding the alarm
Sask. NDP highlights red flags on Sask. Party platform
The Saskatchewan NDP is sounding the alarm over the Saskatchewan Party's platform. Joined by local frontline workers in health care and education, Saskatchewan NDP candidate for Regina-Elphinstone-Centre Meara Conway voiced their concerns over Scott Moe's plans for the province, saying it signals more cuts and disrespe...
Oct 13, 2024
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Local Sports
High School Cross Country
Local runners dash through finish line at cross country provincials
Over 30 athletes from the Battle West district were at the Carlton Trail Ski Club's Dixon Hills near Humboldt this past weekend for High School Cross Country Provincials. The athletes were split up into six different divisions; intermediate (under 15), junior (under 16) and senior (16 and over) for both boys and girls....
1h ago
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North Stars Week Preview
Chance for redemption against Notre Dame
The Battlefords North Stars play two games this week against the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Duncan McNeil Arena in Wilcox, Sask. This will be the second and third time the Hounds and North Stars will face off against each other this season. The first time they played was on Oct...
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Battlefords North Stars
'The North Stars have always been very important to me': Martin Smith hired as new head coach
The Battlefords North Stars announced Monday they have hired North Stars legend, Martin Smith, as the new Head Coach for the team. "Martin came on board, came to practices and started going on the bench, got comfortable with the players and became a part of the team early. The team really wanted him, so we got tog...
Oct 14, 2024
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Riders win
Saskatchewan clinch home playoff game, dismantle Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders feasted on Thanksgiving Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders were in control from the very start and never looked back as the team clinched a home playoff game for the first time since 2021."Selfishly, we just know we're going to be able to conduct business as is and it's going to fee...
Oct 13, 2024
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Loss Versus Humboldt
Struggles for the North Stars against the Broncos
It was a tough game for the Battleford North Stars Saturday night at the Elgar Petersen Arena as they lost 9-3 against the Humboldt Broncos.The North Stars came out to a slow start with the Broncos getting four goals in the first period coming from Maddox Amaral, Boris Kofman, Kye Benoche and Josh Sale.Despite having 1...
Oct 13, 2024
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Riders gameday
Riders can clinch home playoff spot in clash with Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to ensure CFL playoff football is played in the province this season.The Riders, who are on a three-game winning streak, host the B.C. Lions on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. If the Riders win, the Green and White will clinch a home playoff game for the first time since 2021.Due to t...
Oct 12, 2024
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Battlefords Profiles
NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Digital farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
With the completion of planting, optimizing seed investment is top of mind for farmers. But how do we know that the decisions made on the farm are making a difference to the bottom line? It all starts with data, and with digital agriculture technology, farmers are now able to make better, more informed decisions when f...
Aug 06, 2024
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Opportunities are endless
Being a Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan
No matter what your career goals are; the town, city, or country you want to work; what you're passionate about; or the work life balance you need; there's a place for everyone in nursing. Lydia Francis (BSN'20) is a registered nurse (RN) in Prince Albert (PA) and wouldn't change it for anything. "As a registered ...
Aug 01, 2024
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Canada
Trudeau appoints Daniel Rogers new head of Canada's spy agency
OTTAWA - A veteran of Canada's national security systems has been named the new head of the national spy agency. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Daniel Rogers as the new director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He will take over the role on Oct. 28. Rogers replaces David Vigneault, who retire...
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Bilingual Quebec communities lose bid to suspend application of language law rules
MONTREAL - Bilingual Quebec municipalities have lost their bid to have several parts of the government's French-language reform suspended while their case makes its way through the courts. The communities asked the Quebec Superior Court last month to suspend the application of parts of Bill 96 - as the language reform ...
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Founders of Vancouver club that sold tested illicit drugs file Charter challenge
VANCOUVER - The founders of a Vancouver "compassion club" that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court challenge arguing their Charter rights and the rights of users were violated when the club was shut and they were arrested. Eris Nyx an...
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Quebec government imposes measures to address 'toxic climate' at Montreal school
MONTREAL - Corrective measures are underway to address a "toxic climate" of fear and intimidation at a French-language Montreal primary school. Quebec's Education Department has appointed two monitors who started working today at Bedford school in the city's multicultural Côte-des-Neiges district, who h...
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Canada and U.S. list Samidoun as terrorist group, U.S. adds Canadian to terror list
OTTAWA - Canada is listing the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist group, while the U.S. has added a Canadian citizen affiliated with the organization to its counter-terrorism list. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Samidoun will now be listed under Criminal Code offences that ban people from donati...
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Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milk seems to be over: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada says a Listeria outbreak linked to several plant-based milks appears to be over with no additional cases reported since August. The federal agency says its investigation is now complete and Listeria was found within the production environment of Silk and Great Value plant-based refrig...
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World
Idaho revamps execution chamber so docs can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday. Injecting a central venous line has long been a backup plan under the state's offici...
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Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails went directly to Xargay's account, which was a bit unnerving for the couple, Stewart said at practice on Tuesday. "The fact it came to Mart...
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterpart...
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterpart...
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Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran's missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday. The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Alti...
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North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican, sued CNN on Tuesday over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website's message board, calling the reporting reckless and defamatory. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, comes less than fo...
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